"Save the Ta-Tas!"

Save the Ta-Tas! Yes, you heard me. It's Breast Cancer Awareness month and I have found a website that adds a little fun into a not-so-fun situation. On its website, www.savethetatas.com provides the following mission "Ta-tas® Brand Clothing cares about women and their families. That's why we are committed to making a significant contribution in the fight against cancer. We do this by giving 5% of our gross sales to the fight against the disease. That means, with every sale, every item, every day, all year, every year for as long as we exist, we are fighting cancer from every angle we can. And since our launch in 2004, we have given almost $100,000 to the fight against cancer. By giving 5% of our gross sales to carefully researched cancer fighting organizations we are fighting the battle on the medical front, in the community and meeting the personal needs of people struggling with the disease. Imagine a world without cancer. Imagine uttering the phrase, "I helped cure cancer." We do and you can too. Join us and help "Save the ta-tas®."

What else is great is its line of clothing hitting all age groups and genders. Ok, so my Grandmother may not wear a ta-tas shirt, but you never know. Since my Mother was diagnosed, and since treated, for breast cancer I know for sure that my Grandmother would wear one. I would, and you know what - my Mom would too. So I thought it was important to bring this and other references to light in this month of pink - October. So in the "Fun" category of clothing, ta-tas offers assorted hats, buttons, stickers, key chains, magnets, mugs, koozies, lip balm, tattoos, totes, and even doggie shirts. "His" category offers mostly t-shirts, but "Hers" offers tees, tanks, spaghetti tanks, sweatshirts (guys could wear these), and a variety of styles. "Kids" offers onsies and t-shirts and there are always things on sale.

For other references for Breast Cancer Awareness websites and activities run a search for "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" or see the some listings below:

American Cancer Society
(www.cancer.org)
"If you're concerned about breast cancer, the American Cancer Society can help. Whether you're looking to reduce your risk of the disease or find the best options for treating it, we've got the information you need. Or get involved in the fight against breast cancer by volunteering for one of our patient programs, walking in a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event near you, or lending your voice to our advocacy efforts. The American Cancer Society is working to beat breast cancer . . . and we hope you will join us."

Susan G. Komen For the Cure
http://cms.komen.org/komen/index.htm
Headquarters
5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250
Dallas, TX 75244
Telephone: 972-855-1600
Fax: 972-855-1605

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
www.bcrfcure.org
1-866 FIND A CURE
"An organization dedicated to finding a cure in our lifetime."

The Revlon Run/Walk for Women
Phone: (212) 379-3199 New York
Phone: (310) 322-3344 Los Angeles
www.revlonrunwalk.com
"The Revlon Run/Walk for Women exists to raise awareness and critical funds for women's cancers research, counseling and outreach programs."